Aggressive mimicry

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.NounA form of mimicry in which predators, parasites, or parasitoids share similar signals, using a harmless model, allowing them to avoid being correctly identified by their prey or host.

Synonyms

myrmecomorphy aposematism predation zoöphaga homochromia kleptoparasite morph zoophaga mating bite zooparasite homochromy tonic immobility

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